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Seagate ST2000VX000 - User Manual

Seagate ST2000VX000
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Product Manual
SV35 Series SATA
100415208
Rev. B
August 2007
ST3500641SV
ST3250824SV
ST3160812SV

Table of Contents

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Summary

Introduction

About the Serial ATA Interface

Explains the advantages and technical aspects of the Serial ATA interface compared to parallel ATA.

Drive Specifications

Specification Summaries

Provides a quick overview of drive specifications, including capacity, performance, and environmental data.

Formatted Capacity

Details the formatted capacity, guaranteed sectors, and bytes per sector for each drive model.

Default Logical Geometry

Outlines the default logical geometry settings such as cylinders, heads, and sectors per track.

Recording and Interface Technology

Details the recording method, density, transfer rates, and interface technology used by the drives.

Physical Characteristics

Lists the physical dimensions (height, width, length) and maximum weight of the drive models.

Seek Time

Describes the typical track-to-track and average seek times for drive head movement operations.

Start;Stop Times

Specifies the time required for the drive to become ready after power-on and to stop its spindle.

Power Specifications

Details power consumption, voltage tolerance, and various power management modes for energy efficiency.

Environmental Specifications

Covers critical operating conditions including ambient temperature, humidity, temperature gradient, and altitude.

Acoustics

Specifies the acoustic sound power levels for the drive during idle and operational (seek) modes.

Electromagnetic Immunity

Details the drive's compliance with electromagnetic immunity standards and its resistance to RF interference.

Reliability

Provides key reliability metrics such as nonrecoverable read errors, annualized failure rate, and contact start-stop cycles.

Agency Certification

Lists the safety and electromagnetic compatibility certifications and standards that the drives meet.

Environmental Protection

Discusses Seagate's commitment to environmental requirements, including RoHS compliance.

Corrosive Environment

Warns about potential electronic component damage from corrosive chemicals and high humidity.

Configuring and Mounting the Drive

Handling and Static-Discharge Precautions

Provides essential safety guidelines for handling the drive to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage.

Breather Filter Hole Precautions

Explains the purpose of the breather hole and precautions to avoid covering or sealing it for proper function.

Configuring the Drive

Details how to configure the drive, especially for SATA speed negotiation issues on older systems.

Serial ATA Cables and Connectors

Describes the SATA interface cable, connectors, and features like hot-plugging and blind-mateability.

Drive Mounting

Provides instructions and mounting dimensions for securely installing the drive in various orientations.

Serial ATA (SATA) Interface

Hot-Plug Compatibility

Confirms that SV35 Series SATA drives support hot-plugging as per the Serial ATA II specification.

Serial ATA Device Plug Connector Pin Definitions

Summarizes the pinout for the Serial ATA interface and power connectors, detailing signal and power assignments.

Supported ATA Commands

Lists the standard Serial ATA commands that the drive supports, crucial for host interaction.

Identify Device Command

Explains the Identify Device command and the drive-specific information it provides upon power-up.

Set Features Command

Details the Set Features command for controlling drive features like caching, read-ahead, and transfer modes.

S.M.A.R.T. Commands

Describes S.M.A.R.T. commands used for drive health monitoring, failure prediction, and status reporting.

Streaming Feature Set Support

Explains the optional Streaming feature set for time-critical data transfers and its associated commands.

Seagate Technology Support Services

Internet Support

Provides website links for accessing Seagate product information, services, and online support resources.

Presales Support

Offers assistance with product selection, availability, and compatibility for specific applications.

Technical Support

Guides users on how to obtain technical assistance, including online resources and call center information.

Warranty Service

Outlines the process for obtaining warranty service and support for Seagate drive products.

Seagate ST2000VX000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelST2000VX000
Capacity2TB
Form Factor3.5 inch
InterfaceSATA 6 Gb/s
RPM7200 RPM
Cache64MB
Average Latency4.16ms
Operating Temperature0°C to 60°C
Non-Operating Temperature-40°C to 70°C
Operating Shock70G
Non-Operating Shock300G
MTBF1, 000, 000 hours
Warranty3 years
CategoryStorage

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